Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards. Key considerations include minimum wage requirements, overtime calculations, and proper employee classification.

Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII): Federal anti-discrimination law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Must be reflected in equal opportunity and non-discrimination clauses.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and protecting against disability-based discrimination in the workplace.

Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of all employees through I-9 form completion and documentation.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specified family and medical reasons.

Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law setting minimum standards for voluntary established pension and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals.

National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize and bargain collectively, including provisions about union formation and representation.

State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment conditions including state minimum wage, paid sick leave, meal breaks, and overtime rules that may exceed federal requirements.

State Employment Discrimination Laws: State-specific anti-discrimination protections that may provide additional protected categories or stricter requirements than federal law.

State Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific rules governing the enforceability and limitations of non-compete agreements between employers and employees.

State Termination Laws: State-specific regulations regarding employment termination, including modifications to at-will employment doctrine and final paycheck requirements.